Eat Healthy America

Join Woman's Day's initiative to make healthy eating a part of your every day

Step into any supermarket and you'll see thousands of labels shouting good-health claims: Whole grains! No trans fats! Essential vitamins and minerals! But figuring out what really is part of a healthy diet is getting harder and harder in these days of information overload. And it shows in the sobering statistics: 66% of Americans are overweight or obese—which is a big reason more of us are developing diseases such as diabetes, and at younger ages.

That's why Woman's Day has created a yearlong series, Eat Healthy America. Our goal is to make healthy eating a no-brainer. In every issue, you'll find easy ideas and advice that'll help you make smart choices, plan balanced (and great-tasting) meals, get a grip on portions, and more. We'll also prompt you to take small, doable steps that will help you eat better for good.

Your Daily Food Diary Trying to lose weight or just want to make healthier choices? Keeping a food diary can help. In fact, research shows that dieters who write down what they eat lose twice as much weight as those who don't. Download our 7-day Food Diary that you can print out and use for as many weeks as you want.

Karen Ansel, MS, RD Karen Ansel is a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant and freelance journalist specializing in nutrition, health and wellness. In addition to writing for many national women's and health magazines, Karen is a contributor to Macmillan's Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z and her work has been highlighted in The Renegade Writer's Query Letters that Rock. Karen earned her B.A. in psychology from Duke University. After working for several years in the field of finance, Karen realized that food and nutrition were her true calling. She returned to school and received her master's degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. Karen is the New York City Media Representative for the New York State Dietetic Association. She is also a member of the American Dietetic Association as well as several dietetic practice groups including Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, Food and Culinary Professionals, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs, for which she is a nominating committee member. Karen lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and two children. When she's not busy writing about nutrition, she enjoys cooking, running and playing with her dog, Cosmo.

Louis J. Aronne, MD, FACP A leading authority on obesity and its treatment, Dr. Aronne has directed the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center since 1986, and is an adjunct professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity College with a BS in Biochemistry. He completed his internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center. He completed his graduate education as Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Fellow at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Aronne is Former President of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters on obesity, and edited the National Institutes of Health Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. He is a consultant to the VA Weight Management/Physical Activity Executive Council. Since 2001, Dr. Aronne has been ranked annually in New York Magazine's Best Doctors in NY as a specialist in obesity, diabetes and internal medicine.

Marissa Lippert, MS, RD Marissa Lippert is a registered dietitian in Manhattan who helps clients lead balanced lifestyles, enjoying food while actively achieving dietary, weight, health and wellness goals. After graduating with honors from the University of Virginia with a BA in history, Marissa decided to pursue her passion, helping others achieve a healthful lifestyle rich with flavorful food and good nutrition. Her path led her to New York University where she received her Registered Dietitian licensure and her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition. Voted as one of New York's "Best Nutritionists" in 2007 by New York Citysearch, Marissa currently counsels clients through her self-owned company, Nourish (www.nourish-nyc.com), and frequently partners with Equinox Gyms, Whole Foods, and Disney to promote nutrition and healthy cooking programming and seminars. Marissa is the author of "The Low-Carb Diet Tracker" (2005), and is currently working on a second book targeting professional women. A frequent contributor to numerous magazines, she has also appeared on New York 1 News, Sprig.com and Columbia University's television programming. Marissa is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater New York Dietetic Association and the following dietetic practice groups: Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Dietitians in Business and Communications, Food and Culinary Professionals, and Women's Health and Reproductive Nutrition.

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